Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ernst F. Hoffman work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ernst F. Hoffman at 2 hospitals: Grinnell Regional Medical Center and UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi…. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ernst F. Hoffman see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Des Moines, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ernst F. Hoffman's specialty?
- Medicare lists Emergency Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Ernst F. Hoffman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernst F. Hoffman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Ernst F. Hoffman?
- (515) 241-5926, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ernst F. Hoffman's NPI number?
- 1871665612. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ernst F. Hoffman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernst F. Hoffman at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Grinnell Regional Medical CenterGrinnell, IA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 160147
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi…Des Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 160082
Practice locations
Addresses where Ernst F. Hoffman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309 (515) 241‑5926
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ernst F. Hoffman as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Central Iowa Hospital Corporation239 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871665612 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians